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Are We Living in The Jetsons’ Future? Telehealth, Broadband, and Policy Shifts

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The future of healthcare once seemed like science fiction—think of The Jetsons, the iconic 1960s animated show where families communicate via video calls and receive virtual checkups. But today, telehealth has rapidly become...more

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FCC Updates Broadband Map to Highlight Health Disparities

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On December 13, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced significant updates to its Mapping Broadband Health in America platform. This enhanced tool, now incorporating a range of new health metrics, aims to...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

USF Tracker - March 2022

Recent News - General (Including Non-USF Programs) - March 17 marked the deadline to file reply comments in the Report on the Future of the Universal Service Fund proceeding....more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

USF Tracker - August 2021

Recent News - General (Including Non-USF Programs) - On August 20, the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) issued a Public Notice (DA 21-1027) seeking nominations for six board member positions on Universal Service...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

[Webinar] 12th Annual Update on federal Universal Service Fund (USF) developments - March 22nd, 12:00 pm ET

Kelley Drye is proud to present our 12th Annual Update on federal Universal Service Fund (USF) developments. Please join us on March 22, 2021 for Kelley Drye’s annual webinar discussing the state of the federal Universal...more

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Telehealth Providers May Get a Financial Boost Under the FCC’s Connected Care Pilot Program

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The FCC’s Connected Care Pilot Program is poised to defray eligible health care providers’ costs of providing certain telehealth services. On September 3, 2020, the FCC issued additional information and guidance for potential...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

USF Tracker - July 2020

Commentary - As we were finalizing this month’s Tracker, USAC held its quarterly board meeting for July. This is the second quarterly board meeting to be held since the COVID-19 restrictions were implemented and USAC...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

USF Tracker - June 2020

Commentary - Over three months into the coronavirus-related disruptions, the Universal Service Fund seems to be settling in to a new normal. The FCC acted quickly in March to waive many rules and extend deadlines. These...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

FCC Seeks Big Role in Telemedicine with New Fund

$100 million in federal funds may soon become available to help health care providers cover the costs of broadband and connected care services. Earlier this month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted on a...more

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FCC Opens Inquiry into Establishing a $100 Million Telehealth Program

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On August 2, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) launched an inquiry seeking comment regarding a $100 million telehealth Connected Care Pilot Program for the purpose of meeting the growing need for remote health...more

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FCC Launches $100 Million Telehealth Pilot Program

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On August 2, 2018 the FCC unanimously adopted a Notice of Inquiry (“NOI”) seeking comment on creating the “Connected Care Pilot Program,” a Universal Service Fund (“USF”) pilot program....more

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